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Lifespan of Giant Adult Moths

I have already sent in pictures of three different kinds of Giant Moths (to this site) and they were already identified as Luna, Imperial and Cecropia. What I can't find out from ANY other site, so far, is how long do the ADULTS live, especially when they don't feed. Anybody? Anybody?
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Contributed by Bonnie Wray on 2 October, 2008 - 5:34pm

Just looking at the info page for Luna...
Here - It says about 1 week...
Just scroll down to the Life Cycle section.

Then see here for Life cycle for Hyalophora cecropia.
… Ron M., 2 October, 2008 - 5:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Life Cycle of Adult Moth
Duh! I guess I didn't look in the right places. Thank you Ron for the info. I now feel so glad to have seen them during their short life span. What a shame these beautiful creatures don't live longer. The other morning I found 5 Imperial Moths on my shed.(And one little Rosy Maple and a Giant Katydid.)
… Bonnie Wray, 2 October, 2008 - 7:21pm login or register to post comments

 
Bonnie,
I just read my response to your post and I want to apologize if it came off as being short or snobbish. I had a few thing happening at once and was in a bit of a hurry.

I appreciate that your reply didn't sound angry, snappy or defensive. It show that you have class and character.

Again I extend my sincerest apology for a seemingly short and harsh reply.
… Ron M., 2 October, 2008 - 7:39pm login or register to post comments

 
Life Cycle of Adult Moth
Ron, No need to apologize! If anything, I was a little embarrassed that I didn't look hard enough when the answer was so accessible. That's why the "duh". (Oh, and thank you for the compliment.)
… Bonnie Wray, 3 October, 2008 - 1:28am login or register to post comments

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